State ex. rel. Tucker v. Frinzi

JOHNSON, Judge.

This appeal is from an order dismissing an action brought by the State of North Carolina to establish paternity and award support for the minor child of Lea Anna Lefeavers Tucker, including reimbursement of public assistance funds expended for the prior maintenance of the child.

The minor child who is the subject of this action was born 19 July 1976 to Lea Anna Lefeavers (now, Tucker). At that time, Ms. Tucker was sixteen years old and not married. In order to provide for the minor child’s needs, Ms. Tucker applied for and received public assistance. In December of 1978, the…